Linux Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for enterprise Linux systems (Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, RHEL) across on-premises and cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure).
• Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux systems supporting research and production operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for system, network, and authentication issues.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance through configuration management and proactive monitoring.
• Automate infrastructure operations using shell scripting, Ansible, Python, Terraform, or other IaC tools.
• Integrate Linux systems with Active Directory (realmd, sssd, winbind); configure Kerberos, LDAP, NSS, and PAM; manage SPNs, keytabs, and TLS/SSL certificates.
• Support containerized environments leveraging Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Implement and maintain storage solutions and maintain storage solutions (LVM, iSCSI, NFS) with a focus on performance and resilience.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with Moderna’s security and incident response software suite.
• Contribute to monitoring and observability efforts using tools such as Prometheus, Dynatrace, or Splunk.
• Develop server and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and system inventories.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to escalated support incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of professional experience supporting Linux in a mixed OS environment.
• Strong understanding of multiple Linux distros including all core services/daemons.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot system, network, and performance issues.
• Experience with patch management process and tooling, endpoint protection, compliance and server hardening.
• Familiarity with hybrid multi-cloud environments and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, including working across global teams.

Skills

• Linux certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, LFCS/LFCE, or LPIC.
• Industry certifications: AWS, CISSP, CISM, ITIL.
• Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments (e.g., GxP, DISA-STIG, CIS, PCI).
• Ability to work independently, develop long term strategic Infrastructure enterprise goals.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future.
• Location-specific perks and extras.